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PROS

CONS

Thin multiplayer features; unstable and poor setup.

Default controls conserve screen space, but cause more woe than go.

VERDICT

BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 isn't the same flashy rock-solid tactical shooter that has rocketed off on major consoles, but the single-player campaign has some meat even despite the anemic multiplayer mode.

Full Review

App Store Info

With the quality of first-person shooters on the App Store reaching higher levels with each iteration, it's getting harder to justify playing the half-finished attempts hoping to cash in on the new wave. BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY™ 2 by EA is by no means a weak franchise, but with the series being dominated by its strong multiplayer features it's a shame to see that this title has seemingly been released before its time.

Thankfully the single-player campaign holds up much of this release, with a fairly standard "go get'em" storyline that only serves to throw you in to the next firefight. Generic archetypes and characters aside, the gameplay is surprisingly engaging, with a variety of scenarios that pull you between points of stealth, tactical firefights and the occasional moments of spray-and-pray in vehicles and mounted-guns. The default control scheme leaves a lot to be desired, mostly thanks to the awkwardly slow iron-sight movement speed and the need to tap in your movement area to fire. This can result in discharging your weapon at inopportune moments, but the alternate control schemes do feature fairly standard controls to fall back to.

While the model detail for the environments and characters aren't pushing any boundaries, the level designs and artwork are top-notch, with Retina display users getting the advantage of sharper visuals that are keep the quality high. The real let down comes when you're finished with the 14 mission campaign and you delve in to the bland and often unstable multiplayer mode. Without an auto-match to speed things up, players will need to manually join one of hundreds of open matches currently available, often being denied in the process and when you do connect you're presented with a couple maps featuring at most 4 players engaged in an all-out or team-deathmatch mode.

Given the depth of the multiplayer of Bad Company's console compatriots, it's a shame this side of things was left so bare bone - especially when recent releases from Gameloft have shown just how good multiplay can be on the iDevices. Grab BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY 2 while it's still on special, if only for the decent campaign, but don't expect to spend much time fragging real foes once you're done.

Description

Get this game and over 40 other EA hits for just 99¢ each on the App Store – limited time only. Treat yourself now!

OUR BIGGEST, BADDEST FPS. FOR THE FIRST TIME ON THE APP STORE. Based on the bestselling console game from DICE, let the battle rage in the jungle, snow, and desert, in close-quarter combat, and in the air. Utilize intuitive controls as you destroy enemies with tanks and choppers in state-of the-art vehicular combat. Go all-out in full online multiplayer mode, and get a modern-warfare simulation for iPhone® & iPod touch® that’s second to none.

ENTER THE MODERN BATTLEFIELD
Your iPhone or iPod touch becomes the staging ground for the total Battlefield: BC2 experience. Track 14 single-player missions across 5 intensely detailed battle zones. Capture emplacements in jungle heat, arctic snow, and desert dust. Feel the adrenaline-pumping intensity of close-quarter combat and also unleash devastation from the air. It’s good to be Bad.

MOBILIZE WITH HARDCORE FIREPOWER
Wreak havoc on enemy forces with a plethora of powerful weapons and vehicles. Access an arsenal of up to 14 weapons – from a simple knife to a rocket-propelled grenade. Also drive the action with multiple vehicle types, including a tank and helicopter.

ENGAGE ENEMIES WITH 3 DISTINCT CONTROL SETUPS
Access 3 different controls systems. Use gesture controls with no control buttons visible on screen, or add the virtual fire button, or choose to have both fire button and analog stick. Select the system that suits your preferred fighting style!

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What's New in Version 1.0.2

** UPDATE NOW AND ESCALATE THE MULTIPLAYER INTENSITY! ** Get into multiplayer matches quicker and easier, and battle with up to 10 players! You may be unable to access online play without installing the update, so download NOW.

The action keeps getting better! In response to your feedback, improvements and optimizations include an enhanced online-multiplayer lobby and increased players-per-game. Choose from available matches and mobilize for combat faster than ever with more of your friends!

Thanks for playing Battlefield: Bad Company 2 and making it a breakout hit on the App Store!

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BeatDown3 years, 11 months ago

I love this game. Love the console and cant wait for Battlefield 3. Found this game called Mister Miguel, check it out http://bit.ly/mrmigapp Cheers!

talugo4 years, 3 months ago

I can't disagree with Fallout. After trying a few lite versions of first person shooters on the iPhone, I wonder if there are any out there that are worth playing on the iPhone.
Are there any first person shooters in the app store that do not have a clumsy interface or at least one that you have found to be easy to use?

FalloutNewVegas4 years, 3 months ago

Probably the best I've played is Modern Combat 2(I heard NOVA 2 is pretty good but I haven't bought it yet). Its pretty easy to use but its no competitor to the mouse or the ol' joystick. But if you really want the full-on thrilling first person action you get from games like COD or the Bad company 2(on the PS3 and the xbox not this), don't go looking on the ipod.

FalloutNewVegas4 years, 3 months ago

I didn't really expect much from this. This just wasn't meant on ipod.